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AT&T hires OPT students across network engineering, software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. As one of the largest telecommunications employers in the U.S., AT&T has a consistent track record of hiring international students on OPT and supporting the transition to long-term work authorization.
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This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
The FirstNet program business unit is dedicated to delivering a nationwide, high-speed broadband communications network tailored specifically for America’s first responders and public safety community. As a unique initiative, FirstNet was developed to address the critical communications needs of emergency services—providing reliable, secure, and prioritized connectivity when it matters most.
Our focus centers on ensuring resilient mission-critical communications, driving innovation in public safety technology, and supporting agencies nationwide with tools to operate more efficiently and safely. By partnering with public safety agencies, industry leaders, and stakeholders, FirstNet continuously works to expand coverage, improve network reliability, and introduce new solutions that empower first responders.
The overarching mission is to equip public safety professionals with the advanced communication capabilities they need to protect communities, enhance situational awareness, and save lives—ensuring they can communicate without barriers during everyday operations and major disasters alike.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is responsible for managing crisis communications, supporting after action reporting and root cause analysis, and supporting ongoing process improvements for the FirstNet Authority. It involves developing strategic content for stakeholder engagement, providing timely advisories to sales teams, building and delivering training for public safety advocates, and analyzing market opportunities to drive informed growth and greater impact in public safety communications.
- Manage and execute crisis communications for the FirstNet Authority, ensuring timely and accurate information flow during major public safety incidents.
- Lead the creation of after-action reports and oversee root cause analysis management/consolidation to support ongoing process improvement.
- Provide proactive communications and advisories to sales teams in response to significant events impacting public safety operations.
- Develop strategic content for public safety newsletters to keep stakeholders informed and engaged on important topics and initiatives.
- Build and deliver training programs for public safety advocates to strengthen knowledge and field effectiveness.
- Analyze market opportunities to identify growth areas and support strategic decision-making.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, emergency management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Proven experience managing crisis communications, ideally within public safety, government, telecommunications, or related sectors
- Strong background in developing and executing stakeholder and internal communications strategies
- Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and producing strategic content for diverse audiences
- Ability to deliver effective training programs and educational resources, preferably for public safety professionals or advocates
- Analytical skills to assess market opportunities and support business growth strategies
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills
- Capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities during high-stress incidents
- Familiarity with public safety communications, broadband technology, or FirstNet’s mission is highly desirable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of regulatory and policy issues impacting public safety communications
- Track record of success in high-visibility, cross-functional project management
- Media relations or public affairs experience, especially during emergencies
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $158,200 - $237,400. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
JOINING OUR TEAM COMES WITH AMAZING PERKS AND BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
WEEKLY HOURS:
40
TIME TYPE:
Regular
LOCATION:
Dallas, Texas
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
INTRODUCTION
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission.
The FirstNet program business unit is dedicated to delivering a nationwide, high-speed broadband communications network tailored specifically for America’s first responders and public safety community. As a unique initiative, FirstNet was developed to address the critical communications needs of emergency services—providing reliable, secure, and prioritized connectivity when it matters most.
Our focus centers on ensuring resilient mission-critical communications, driving innovation in public safety technology, and supporting agencies nationwide with tools to operate more efficiently and safely. By partnering with public safety agencies, industry leaders, and stakeholders, FirstNet continuously works to expand coverage, improve network reliability, and introduce new solutions that empower first responders.
The overarching mission is to equip public safety professionals with the advanced communication capabilities they need to protect communities, enhance situational awareness, and save lives—ensuring they can communicate without barriers during everyday operations and major disasters alike.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role is responsible for managing crisis communications, supporting after action reporting and root cause analysis, and supporting ongoing process improvements for the FirstNet Authority. It involves developing strategic content for stakeholder engagement, providing timely advisories to sales teams, building and delivering training for public safety advocates, and analyzing market opportunities to drive informed growth and greater impact in public safety communications.
- Manage and execute crisis communications for the FirstNet Authority, ensuring timely and accurate information flow during major public safety incidents.
- Lead the creation of after-action reports and oversee root cause analysis management/consolidation to support ongoing process improvement.
- Provide proactive communications and advisories to sales teams in response to significant events impacting public safety operations.
- Develop strategic content for public safety newsletters to keep stakeholders informed and engaged on important topics and initiatives.
- Build and deliver training programs for public safety advocates to strengthen knowledge and field effectiveness.
- Analyze market opportunities to identify growth areas and support strategic decision-making.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, emergency management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Proven experience managing crisis communications, ideally within public safety, government, telecommunications, or related sectors
- Strong background in developing and executing stakeholder and internal communications strategies
- Demonstrated expertise in writing, editing, and producing strategic content for diverse audiences
- Ability to deliver effective training programs and educational resources, preferably for public safety professionals or advocates
- Analytical skills to assess market opportunities and support business growth strategies
- Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills
- Capacity to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities during high-stress incidents
- Familiarity with public safety communications, broadband technology, or FirstNet’s mission is highly desirable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of regulatory and policy issues impacting public safety communications
- Track record of success in high-visibility, cross-functional project management
- Media relations or public affairs experience, especially during emergencies
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $158,200 - $237,400. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
JOINING OUR TEAM COMES WITH AMAZING PERKS AND BENEFITS:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
WEEKLY HOURS:
40
TIME TYPE:
Regular
LOCATION:
Dallas, Texas
It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
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Target AT&T's technology and network divisions
AT&T's strongest OPT hiring concentrates in network engineering, software development, and data science. Filter your search to these divisions specifically, as they generate the most recurring OPT-eligible openings and are accustomed to onboarding students with EAD documentation.
Confirm your EAD start date aligns
AT&T's onboarding timelines are structured and rarely flexible. Before applying, verify your OPT EAD start date gives you at least 30 days of runway after a typical offer-to-start window, or you risk losing the role to a candidate who can start sooner.
Check AT&T's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Confirm AT&T's enrollment status directly with the recruiter before signing an offer, since some subsidiaries or acquired business units operate under separate employer identification numbers and may not be covered.
Use Migrate Mate to research AT&T's sponsorship history
Understanding which AT&T roles have historically supported OPT students through to H-1B gives you a real targeting advantage. Migrate Mate surfaces AT&T's verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing data by role, so you can identify which positions have a track record of long-term sponsorship.
Prepare your OPT documentation packet early
AT&T's HR and legal teams require your EAD card, I-20 with OPT authorization, and a copy of your USCIS approval notice before your start date. Gather these before you receive an offer so you can clear employment verification quickly and avoid delayed start dates.
Ask about AT&T's H-1B sponsorship process upfront
OPT is temporary, so understanding AT&T's path to H-1B sponsorship matters before you accept. During final-round interviews, ask directly whether the team has sponsored H-1B for prior OPT hires in the same role, and whether the process is handled internally or through outside counsel.
AT&T OPT Eligibility: Frequently Asked Questions
Does AT&T sponsor OPT visas?
AT&T doesn't sponsor OPT itself. OPT is work authorization USCIS grants directly to F-1 students. What AT&T does is hire students who already hold a valid OPT EAD. AT&T is enrolled in E-Verify, which is required if you plan to use a STEM OPT 24-month extension while employed there.
Which AT&T roles or departments typically hire OPT students?
AT&T's technology, network engineering, software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity divisions are the most active in hiring OPT students. These teams work with structured roles that map clearly to degree requirements, which matters when USCIS reviews your OPT authorization for role-to-degree alignment during a STEM extension.
How do I navigate the offer and onboarding process at AT&T as an OPT student?
Once AT&T extends an offer, HR will request your EAD, I-20 with OPT authorization, and USCIS approval notice before your start date. AT&T runs its employment verification through E-Verify, so the process is standardized. Confirm your EAD start date covers the expected start window before accepting to avoid conflicts.
How do I know if AT&T will sponsor my H-1B after OPT?
AT&T does sponsor H-1B visas for employees, but sponsorship decisions happen at the team and budget level, not company-wide. Use Migrate Mate to review AT&T's historical DOL Labor Condition Application filings by job title, which shows which roles have a track record of transitioning OPT hires to H-1B visa.
What is the typical timeline for an OPT student starting at AT&T?
AT&T's structured onboarding means start dates are usually fixed and tied to cohort schedules, particularly for technology and engineering roles. Plan for two to four weeks between offer and start date. If your OPT EAD isn't active by then, AT&T may rescind or defer the offer, so timing your application accordingly is critical.
How does AT&T hire OPT students?
OPT is work authorization granted directly to F-1 students after graduation — no employer petition is required. AT&T can hire OPT students as soon as their EAD card is approved. STEM degree holders can extend OPT by 24 months when their employer is enrolled in E-Verify. Most companies that hire OPT students also support the transition to H-1B when the student's OPT period is ending. Check AT&T's individual postings on Migrate Mate to confirm OPT acceptance per role.